congrats to everyone who got good news this week.
I was not able to check the forum as trying to fix every thing before departure .
I have contacted the local SBI bank and than subsequently the Canadian subsidiary of SBI . They have sent me following mail. the input of the forum will highly valuable for me.
Hello,
You can open a Savings Bank account with us under Non resident category by forwarding a duly filled in account opening form (to be downloaded from our website www.sbicanada.com ) which could be verified by one of our Indian branches. Once account is opened & you have the account no. , you may remit funds to your account. Please also attach copies of your duly verified passport & letter issued to you by Canadian authorities.
2. Consequent upon your arrival here , we shall make that account active after obtaining / verifying your landing documents & Social Insurance Number. Please let me know if this serves your requirement.
Regards,
Asit Raizada,
Executive Vice President & Branch Head
State Bank of India (Canada),
6433, Fraser Street,
Vancouver, BC V5W 3A6
(Tel) 604-731-6635
(Fax) 604-731-5268